MusicYears 0–2Drums/Percussion

Drums/Percussion Initial Grade: Technique

Correct grip (matched or traditional); basic posture; playing in time with a steady beat

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Pretend you are holding two tiny drumsticks 🥢. Tap them together — tap, tap!

  2. 2

    What do you tap together to make a sound?

  3. 3

    Tap the drum 🥁 once for each beat — right hand, left hand, right hand, left hand!

  4. 4

    Let's tap together: right, left, right, left. Watch me!

  5. 5

    Which hand do you tap first?

  6. 6

    Now tap the drum 🥁 2 times with your right hand. Can you do it?

  7. 7

    Great job! How many taps did you do with your right hand?

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